APW
Apia
Samoa
8,996 km
5,590 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
66°
east northeast

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APW PAZ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code APW PAZ
ICAO Code NSFA MMPA
City Apia Poza Rica
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 58 ft 497 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 20.600000, -97.460000

Apia (APW) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Apia, it's 18:08 in Poza Rica. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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